ShellShockMediaCIC

Delivering change in health & wellbeing through innovation in the arts & applied theatre. Stigma reduction. Improve pathways to care. Social prescribing ❤️

[ShellShockMediaCIC @ShellShockCIC]

Proud to announce #KnockOnTheDoor in collaboration with @WarWidowsAssoc @Northern_Hub @NorthumbriaUni @SSAFA @CovenantTrust @VictoryServices examining the experience of war widows & family bereavement in military communities. Free event pls register!👇 https://t.co/4vdx3SHlLc

[The Tank Museum @TankMuseum]

👀Check out this footage from a demonstration by the Royal Armoured Corps in 1961.🤝Footage courtesy of British Pathe. 🔍️Find out more on the Conqueror here: https://t.co/KoNSPDT3eQ

[ShellShockMediaCIC @ShellShockCIC]

@FiMT_RC @LindaSlapakova Did you look into the experience of bereaved families and the financial impact & complications arising from death in service on the family unit? @WarWidowsAssoc @Northern_Hub

[Paul Vittles (now on Bluesky Social) @PaulVittles]

@ShellShockCIC Yes, fabulous video.

And do you know we currently have people having thoughts of suicide...being put on a 6-month waiting list for NHS #MentalHealth Services!!!

Everyone can help, but we also need govt action.

Please sign this petition 👇

https://t.co/0sQURcFACC

[ShellShockMediaCIC @ShellShockCIC]

@Mr_Andrew_Fox We had a discussion about how this could be normalised if mental health was approached along the lines of stroke Act F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) acronym campaign. Because it's everywhere, collective consciousness normalises the issue/topic. @NHSVeteranAware @NavinaEvans

[ShellShockMediaCIC @ShellShockCIC]

This is fabulous. Please take two minutes to watch and share ... #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthDay

[Roman Kemp @romankemp]

This video from @NorwichCityFC is the best bit of Mental Health Awareness I’ve ever seen… watch until the end.

[Salute Her @SaluteHerUK]

Welcome to Salute Her UK. The project provides a range of specialist, women led support interventions, which are flexible, not time limited and available at different stages in a survivor’s journey.
SHUK operates from 2 centres, 1 in Northumberland & one in Newcastle.

[Fighting With Pride @fightingwpride]

This morning, we are seeing the first reporting of what will be a momentous day in the history of LGBT+ Service, and for the future of all those affected by the ban. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇬🇧

You’ll be able to watch the announcement later today on PMQs.

https://t.co/44feygV36X

[Office for Veterans' Affairs @VeteransGovUK]

On a historic day, the Prime Minister @10DowningStreet has apologised on behalf of the British state for the treatment of veterans who were affected by the ban on LGBT personnel before 2000.

https://t.co/FHIu0baTEU

[Fighting With Pride @fightingwpride]

A truly historic day, as acknowledgement and an apology is issued in the House of Commons on behalf of the British State by Prime Minister @RishiSunak.

23 years since The Ban was lifted. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇬🇧

[Fighting With Pride @fightingwpride]

‘A day we’d hoped for but sometimes wondered if it would happen. More importantly, this is the day thousands of Veterans who’s lives have been blighted by the cruel ban have been waiting for. It’s a true watershed moment for LGBT+ Veterans.�� - @CraigJonesMBE

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇬🇧

[Northern Hub for Military Research @Northern_Hub]

.@AmyJ1091 @GillMcGill2 and @gwilsonmenzfeld's blog post focusing on Military Widows' Experiences of #socialisolation and #loneliness is now available at
@EndLonelinessUK!

Check it out below! 👇

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek

[Jess Parker @jessicaparker57]

download the 9 min film, or 3 shorter ones with same content, from our website here: https://t.co/ZClWAM5WzL. There is also a learning and discussion guide for use in groups/ team meetings or training days. Thanks so much to everyone who gave of themselves in these films

[Jess Parker @jessicaparker57]

What would you say to someone feeling suicidal?
Please can you all retweet and help spread the word? We have a 9 min film called 'Communication, Support and Follow up' which has been coproduced with people with lived experience. You can 1/2

[International Centre for Moral Injury @ic_moralinjury]

Hugely important and eye-opening report on the impact of the gay ban in the UK Armed Forces which was in place until the year 2000. Long-term effects on veterans' wellbeing are characterised in terms of #moralinjury & were found to cause isolation and difficulty accessing support

[ShellShockMediaCIC @ShellShockCIC]

@warmatters Thanks for highlighting this. We are working on a live theatre piece with @SaluteHerUK to highlight these issues in public spaces & create a platform for discussion & to improve help seeking & reinforce support services out there 👍

[Matthew Ford @warmatters]

The UK HofC Defence Select Committee enquiry into Women in Armed Forces have taken evidence on sexual assault & rape.

This evidence demonstrates 'serious failings within the military justice system & Chain of Command'

This could easily be like the Met
https://t.co/C64fSvxy1f

[Office for Veterans' Affairs @VeteransGovUK]

To inform the upcoming Women Veterans’ Strategy we’re creating an Advisory Group of experts from across government, charities, academia and the OVA.

The group will be involved in drafting the Strategy, which will look at the specific needs and challenges faced by women veterans.

[ShellShockMediaCIC @ShellShockCIC]

Just no. This culture has to be culled.
https://t.co/Jylpxl2bjb

[ShellShockMediaCIC @ShellShockCIC]

@SaluteHerUK Endemic attitudes 😥

[Salute Her @SaluteHerUK]

Sexual assault, crude banter — what it’s like to be a female surgeon. I am left with the terrible feeling that it will be impossible to make women feel adequately safe and protected from sexual, domestic, psychological, and physical abuse.

https://t.co/6xiLjvTZbC